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Musée Matisse
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa in Cimiez.










Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
17m
Average duration
18m
Trains per day
20
Distance
10 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Nice:
A bus is $0.96 (€0.79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Nice costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 32m.
The journey is about 13m faster (18m by train vs 31m by car) and roughly $1 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 (€6) vs $8 (€7)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with ZOU!, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Nice trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
86032 | On time 11:44 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h17 | 12:01 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86034 | On time 12:19 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h18 | 12:37 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86036 | 12:47 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h18 | 1:05 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86038 | 1:16 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h18 | 1:34 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86042 | 1:47 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h18 | 2:05 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86044 | 2:17 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h17 | 2:34 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86046 | 2:47 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h17 | 3:04 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86048 | 3:17 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h17 | 3:34 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86052 | 3:49 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h18 | 4:07 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86054 | 4:18 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h17 | 4:35 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86056 | 4:47 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h18 | 5:05 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86058 | 5:17 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h17 | 5:34 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86062 | 5:46 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h17 | 6:03 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86064 | 6:17 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h18 | 6:35 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86066 | 6:47 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h18 | 7:05 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86068 | 7:18 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h18 | 7:36 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86072 | 7:47 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h17 | 8:04 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86074 | 8:15 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h20 | 8:35 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86076 | 8:46 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h17 | 9:03 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86078 | 9:17 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h24 | 9:41 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881274 | 12:29 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h17 | 12:46 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881202 | 6:05 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h17 | 6:22 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881210 | 8:05 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h17 | 8:22 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86016 | 8:47 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h18 | 9:05 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881214 | 9:05 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h17 | 9:22 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86022 | 9:47 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h17 | 10:04 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881218 | 10:06 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h17 | 10:23 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86024 | 10:17 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h18 | 10:35 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86026 | 10:47 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h18 | 11:05 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881222 | 11:04 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0h18 | 11:22 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Nice run on average 20 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 17m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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The first daily train journey from Monaco - Monte-Carlo departs at 05:48, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the beautiful city of Nice. The last departure is scheduled for 22:50, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy a full day before returning in the evening.
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